The mayor says, "this entire event is about them and what they need. They have paid their debts to society. Now, it's time for society to give back to them, so to speak."

About 10 percent of Florida’s adult population has been convicted of a felony.

Major employers like Coca Cola are expected to attend the job fair and can also qualify for tax credits depending on the details and who they hire.

The mayor also invited a representative from the Supervisor of Elections Office to explain the next steps after Florida voters passed amendment four last month.

The amendment restores voting rights to many convicted felons in the state of Florida. It does not apply to people convicted of rape or murder. There are still questions however about exactly how those impacted will get back on the voter rolls.